rio plays host to some of the biggest artists of the genre as well as some of the most popular mpb parties, especially on september 27th, which is celebrated across the country as the 'day of mpb' - its defining characteristic is its diversity, as it blends so many different elements, from so many different styles, which today is even more pronounced, as artists have continued to develop the genre, incorporating modern instruments and sounds, such as electronic. 

mpb artist and native carioca, marisa monte, blended influences of samba, jazz, funk, blues, soul, bossa nova and rock, in an eclectic mix, which really spoke to the brazilian public - she has sold over nine million records worldwide, and is considered one of the greatest modern brazilian artists.